Giants' Shane Vereen cleared to play vs. Lions

Giants' Shane Vereen cleared to play vs. Lions

New York Giants running back Shane Vereen, who saw only three snaps before suffering a concussion last week against the Dallas Cowboys, has cleared concussion protocol and been given the green light to play on Sunday against the Detroit Lions.

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For Vereen, the concussion came in his first game back after suffering a torn triceps in a Week 3 loss to the Washington Redskins. He had been placed on Injured Reserve, but was New York’s choice to return this season.

Leading up to the Cowboys game, head coach Ben McAdoo said the team had a package in place for Vereen, but unfortunately, they were never able to utilize it.

Similarly to last week, McAdoo said on Friday that so long as Vereen was able to play come Sunday, the offense would again have several plays mapped out for him specifically.

“If Shane’s able to go, we will have a small package in there for him,” McAdoo told reporters.

Prior to his initial injury, Vereen was the Giants’ leading rusher and most productive running back. He was also the team’s most experienced and competent pass blocking back.

On the season, Vereen has gained 147 yards and one touchdown on 31 carries (4.7 ypc), adding another 85 yards on nine receptions (9.4 avg.). If need be, he’s also capable of returning kickoffs.

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Leading up to Saturday, Vereen was a limited participant in practice, but was ultimately given the clearance he need on Saturday. It’s unclear if safety Nat Berhe (concussion) was also given the green light.

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